Download or read book Prize Money written by Quincy Wright and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work investigates the character of prize money prevalent in various countries at different periods of their history. The writer explores the conditions that gave rise to such rules, and the effect these rules had upon maritime captures in times of war. Contents include: Introduction Among the Ancients During the Middle Ages Great Britain, Historical Resumé Great Britain, Recent Laws Great Britain, Recent Administration Great Britain, Significance of Present Law